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A poster in the Rams forum had an interesting thought. I don't think Ryan Anderson has the ability to be an impact edge rusher. Some of you feel the same. Some of you don't. For those of you who feel the same as I do, what do you think of Ryan Anderson as a 3-4 Jack ILB (thumper)?

I actually think it's a role that would fit him well.

I commented the same thing last week on the niners' forum (but it's kinda irrelevant since we're moving away from the 3-4 I guess). I see Anderson as being able to shed blocks left and right, and his past as an edge rusher could lead to a future as an inside blitzer._________________

A poster in the Rams forum had an interesting thought. I don't think Ryan Anderson has the ability to be an impact edge rusher. Some of you feel the same. Some of you don't. For those of you who feel the same as I do, what do you think of Ryan Anderson as a 3-4 Jack ILB (thumper)?

I actually think it's a role that would fit him well.

I commented the same thing last week on the niners' forum (but it's kinda irrelevant since we're moving away from the 3-4 I guess). I see Anderson as being able to shed blocks left and right, and his past as an edge rusher could lead to a future as an inside blitzer.

I still think he'd fit the 49ers 4-3 under as a SLB. The problem is his pass rush ceiling is limited you might want to end up replacing him in a couple years.

I do think Anderson could become a D'Qwell Jackson type 2-down ILB in this class, but only after he gives the edge a shot.

I watched Tyus Bowser and Jordan Willis recently, and I like both for very different reasons. Bowser is a stellar athlete with a ton of upside who's very raw. He has speed, agility, bend, and pop in his hands. Willis isn't an elite athlete, but he's a very sound player. He can definitely improve in regards to varying his pass rush attacks, but his hand usage is outstanding.

I feel like Willis is a better fit in a 3-4, but my one concern is that he seems so much more explosive out of his stance when he has at least one hand in the dirt. I love his relentlessness, effort, and the way he controls OTs with his hands, though._________________

The Foster thing was discussed in the Combine thread a little bit. Not sure what to make of it. I'm not sure why Reuben Foster was in such a hurry. Chill out. Read a magazine. My guess is that he was cranky after not getting much sleep and just blew a fuse. Thousands of guys have done the hospital visit and waited for hours. I've never heard of a guy throwing a fit and getting kicked out. People will make it out to be something. People will call it irrelevant. It just furthers the thought of him being a dummy. I've said it about him many times. He's a dummy. Not a bad guy though. He's a guy who will play well but you have to deal with his personality a little bit. Not a humble guy. That medical check was important and nobody got to look at it._________________Follow me on Twitter @CalhounLambeau

The Foster thing was discussed in the Combine thread a little bit. Not sure what to make of it. I'm not sure why Reuben Foster was in such a hurry. Chill out. Read a magazine. My guess is that he was cranky after not getting much sleep and just blew a fuse. Thousands of guys have done the hospital visit and waited for hours. I've never heard of a guy throwing a fit and getting kicked out. People will make it out to be something. People will call it irrelevant. It just furthers the thought of him being a dummy. I've said it about him many times. He's a dummy. Not a bad guy though. He's a guy who will play well but you have to deal with his personality a little bit. Not a humble guy. That medical check was important and nobody got to look at it.

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Dan Kadar
@MockingTheDraft

Ryan Anderson said that because he and other players were at the hospital so long last night they were missing team meetings.

Could be relevant. I could see the situation going down something like this:
Foster waiting 5 hours, missing meeting, tell them to hurry up, they don't he says something like "do you know who I am, I'm going to be a high draft pick, I can't be missing these team meetings" (i.e. losing cash), they still don't care, situation escalates.

The Foster thing was discussed in the Combine thread a little bit. Not sure what to make of it. I'm not sure why Reuben Foster was in such a hurry. Chill out. Read a magazine. My guess is that he was cranky after not getting much sleep and just blew a fuse. Thousands of guys have done the hospital visit and waited for hours. I've never heard of a guy throwing a fit and getting kicked out. People will make it out to be something. People will call it irrelevant. It just furthers the thought of him being a dummy. I've said it about him many times. He's a dummy. Not a bad guy though. He's a guy who will play well but you have to deal with his personality a little bit. Not a humble guy. That medical check was important and nobody got to look at it.

Quote:

Dan Kadar
@MockingTheDraft

Ryan Anderson said that because he and other players were at the hospital so long last night they were missing team meetings.

Could be relevant. I could see the situation going down something like this:
Foster waiting 5 hours, missing meeting, tell them to hurry up, they don't he says something like "do you know who I am, I'm going to be a high draft pick, I can't be missing these team meetings" (i.e. losing cash), they still don't care, situation escalates.

On the other hand I can't see a team penalizing him for being in line for his physical. You know? It's not like they don't know where he is. That part doesn't make sense to me.